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The Irish Sun
09-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
What TV channel is Ireland Under-20s vs New Zealand on? FREE stream, kick-off time and team for World Championship tie
THE Ireland Under-20s are back in action in the World Rugby U20 Championship this evening as they'll take on New Zealand. Neil Doak's side were Advertisement To reach the last four, Ireland need to overhaul the Junior All Blacks at the top of Pool B. That means either winning with a bonus point or winning and limiting New Zealand to a maximum of one bonus point. Here's everything you need to know around how to watch it: WHAT TV CHANNEL IS IRELAND U20S VS NEW ZEALAND ON? The match will kick-off at 5pm Irish time in Calvisano and will only be available to watch/stream through Advertisement Read More On Irish Sport The good news is that there's no cost involved. You just have to create an account with them and go from there. WHAT IS THE IRELAND TEAM? Doak has made four changes to his starting XV from that disappointing day out in Viadana. Conor Kennelly has been given a starting berth in second row. Meanwhile Oisin Minogue, who crashed over the Italian try line late on, has been given a chance to start in the back row. Jonny Scott and Daniel Green have been drafted into the backline at centre and full back respectively. Advertisement Most read in Rugby Union Ireland backs: Daniel Green (Queens University Belfast RFC/Ulster), Charlie Molony (UCD RFC/Leinster), Ciarán Mangan (Blackrock College RFC/Leinster), Jonny Scott (Banbridge/Ulster), Derry Moloney (Blackrock College RFC/Leinster), Tom Wood (Garryowen FC/Munster), Will Wootton (Sale Sharks/IQ Rugby) Ireland forwards: Alex Usanov (Clontarf FC/Leinster), Henry Walker (Queen's University Belfast RFC/Ulster), Alex Mullan (Blackrock College RFC/Leinster), Conor Kennelly (Highfield RFC/Munster), Billy Corrigan (Old Wesley RFC/Leinster), Éanna McCarthy (Galwegians RFC/Connacht)(Captain), Oisin Minogue (Shannon RFC/Munster), Luke Murphy (Young Munster RFC/Munster) Craig Casey shares hilarious 'fear' weighing on him before captaining Ireland for first time vs Georgia Replacements: Luke McLaughlin (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster), Billy Bohan (Galway Corinthians RFC/Connacht), Tom McAllister (Ballynahinch RFC/Ulster), David Walsh (Terenure RFC/Leinster), Bobby Power (Galwegians RFC/Connacht), Clark Logan (Queen's University Belfast RFC/Ulster), Sam Wisniewski (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster), Gene O'Leary Kareem (UCC RFC/Munster) New Zealand: Sika Pole, Manumaua Letiu (c), Robson Faleafā, Xavier Treacy, Jayden Sa, Finn McLeod, Caleb Woodley, Mosese Bason; Dylan Pledger, Will Cole, Maloni Kunawave, Jack Wiseman, Cooper Roberts, Frank Vaenuku, Rico Simpson (vc) Advertisement Replacements: Shaun Kempton, Israel Time, Dane Johnston, Aisake Vakasiuola, Micah Fale, Jai Tamati, James Cameron, Stan Solomon 1 It's being held in Italy Credit: Getty
Irish Times
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
Four changes to Ireland Under-20s side for vital meeting with Junior All Blacks
Ireland head coach Neil Doak has made four changes from the side that lost a tight encounter against hosts Italy for Wednesday's World Rugby Under-20 Championship with New Zealand in Calvisano (5pm Irish time, RugbyPass TV). The 18-16 defeat to Italy in Viadana means Ireland will need to beat the Junior All Blacks with a bonus point or win and restrict New Zealand to a maximum of one bonus point if they are to qualify for the semi-finals. There are two changes in the pack with Conor Kennelly starting in the secondrow, while Oisín Minogue, who scored the last-minute try against Italy, coming in to the backrow. Jonny Scott comes into the centre alongside Ciarán Mangan and Daniel Green starts at fullback, while Charlie Molony moves to the wing. Tom Wood and Will Wootton continue as the halfbacks. READ MORE IRELAND (v New Zealand): Daniel Green (Queen's); Charlie Molony (UCD), Ciarán Mangan (Blackrock College), Jonny Scott (Banbridge), Derry Moloney (Blackrock College); Tom Wood (Garryowen), 9. Will Wootton (Sale); Alex Usanov (Clontarf), Henry Walker (Queen's), Alex Mullan (Blackrock College); Conor Kennelly (Highfield), Billy Corrigan (Old Wesley); Éanna McCarthy (Galwegians, capt), Oisín Minogue (Shannon), Luke Murphy (Young Munster). Replacements: Luke McLaughlin (Old Belvedere), Billy Bohan (Galway Corinthians), Tom McAllister (Ballynahinch), David Walsh (Terenure), Bobby Power (Galwegians), Clark Logan (Queen's), Sam Wisniewski (Old Belvedere), Gene O'Leary Kareem (UCC).
The 42
08-07-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Ireland U20 team named for All-Blacks test on Wednesday
HEAD COACH NEIL Doak has named his Ireland Men's U20s squad for Wednesday's game in the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship against New Zealand. The game takes place at 17.00 (Irish time) in Calvisano. To reach the semi-finals this time, Ireland need to overhaul the Junior All Blacks at the top of Pool B, which means winning with a bonus point or winning and restricting New Zealand to a maximum of one bonus point. There are four changes to the starting XV from the loss to Italy last Friday. Conor Kennelly starts in the second row while Oisin Minogue, who scored the last minute try against Italy coming in to the back row. Jonny Scott comes into the centre and Daniel Green starts at full back. Ireland U20s 15. Daniel Green (Queens University Belfast RFC/Ulster) 14. Charlie Molony (UCD RFC/Leinster) 13. Ciarán Mangan (Blackrock College RFC/Leinster) 12. Jonny Scott (Banbridge/Ulster) 11. Derry Moloney (Blackrock College RFC/Leinster) 10. Tom Wood (Garryowen FC/Munster) 9. Will Wootton (Sale Sharks/IQ Rugby) 1. Alex Usanov (Clontarf FC/Leinster) 2. Henry Walker (Queen's University Belfast RFC/Ulster) 3. Alex Mullan (Blackrock College RFC/Leinster) 4. Conor Kennelly (Highfield RFC/Munster) 5. Billy Corrigan (Old Wesley RFC/Leinster) 6. Éanna McCarthy (Galwegians RFC/Connacht)(Captain) 7. Oisin Minogue (Shannon RFC/Munster) 8. Luke Murphy (Young Munster RFC/Munster) Replacements: 16. Luke McLaughlin (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster) 17. Billy Bohan (Galway Corinthians RFC/Connacht) 18. Tom McAllister (Ballynahinch RFC/Ulster) 19. David Walsh (Terenure RFC/Leinster) 20. Bobby Power (Galwegians RFC/Connacht) 21. Clark Logan (Queen's University Belfast RFC/Ulster) 22. Sam Wisniewski (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster) 23. Gene O'Leary Kareem (UCC RFC/Munster) Advertisement
Irish Examiner
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Seven Munster players named in Ireland squad for U20 World Championship
Ireland head coach Neil Doak has named a 30-player squad for the U20 World Championship in Italy. There are seven Munster players included in the group including second rows Michael Foy and Conor Kennelly, back-rows Luke Murphy and Oisín Minogue, centres Gene O'Leary Kareem and Eoghan Smyth, and out-half Tom Wood. The squad announcement was further good news for Kennelly, Minogue, Smyth, and Wood, all of whom were also confirmed on Wednesday as being new recruits to the Munster academy. Connacht's Éanna McCarthy will captain the squad. Ireland had a disappointing Six Nations campaign earlier this year, finishing bottom of the table. 'It's been a challenging season," said Doak, "but this group has shown resilience and real character. We know the competition at the World Championships will be fierce, but these experiences have made us stronger. We're looking forward to the opportunity to test ourselves on the world stage.' Ireland's tournament gets underway on June 29 against Georgia. They face Italy on July 4, and then New Zealand on July 9. A 35-player women's U20 squad has also been named for the Six Nations Summer Series in Wales. 11 players who were part of last year's squad for the inaugural series return for 2025. "This competition represents a significant step in our player development pathway," said Ireland head coach Niamh Briggs. "It provides a valuable opportunity for young athletes to challenge themselves against top-level opposition, experience the demands of an international environment, and continue their progression toward senior rugby.' Ireland men's squad for U20 World Championship Forwards: Billy Bohan (Connacht), Billy Corrigan (Leinster), Michael Foy (Munster), Conor Kennelly (Munster), Tom McAllister (Ulster), Éanna McCarthy (Connacht), Luke McLaughlin (Leinster), Oisín Minogue (Munster), Paddy Moore (Leinster), Alex Mullan (Leinster), Luke Murphy (Munster), Bobby Power (Connacht), Mahon Ronan (Leinster), Alex Usanov (Leinster), Henry Walker (Ulster), David Walsh (Leinster), Mikey Yarr (Leinster) Backs: Connor Fahy (Leinster), Paidi Farrell (Leinster), Dan Green (Ulster), Clark Logan (Ulster), Ciaran Mangan (Leinster), Derry Moloney (Leinster), Charlie Molony (Leinster), Chris O'Connor (Leinster), Gene O'Leary Kareem (Munster), Eoghan Smyth (Munster), Sam Wisniewski (Leinster), Tom Wood (Munster), Will Wootton (IQ Rugby) Ireland women's squad for U20 Six Nations Summer Series Forwards: Jemima Adams Verling (Connacht), Alma Atagamen (Leinster), Sophie Barrett (Ulster), Grainne Burke (Munster), Ella Burns (Connacht), Beth Buttimer (Munster), Maebh Clenaghan (Ulster), Carla Cooney (Leinster), Aoife Corcoran (Leinster), Saoirse Crowe (Munster), Poppy Garvey (Connacht), Beibhinn Gleeson (Connacht), Sally Kelly (Munster), Merisa Kiripati (Connacht), Lily Morris (Munster), Jane Neill (Leinster), Aoibhe O'Flynn (Munster), Rosie Searle (Leinster) Backs: Emma Brogan (Leinster), Hannah Clarke (Connacht), Lyndsay Clarke (Munster), Katie Corrigan (Leinster), Clara Dunne (Leinster), Caitriona Finn (Munster), Emily Foley (Connacht), Jade Gaffney (Leinster), Niamh Gallagher (IQ Rugby), May Goulding (IQ Rugby), Lucia Linn (Munster), Caoimhe McCormack (Leinster), Grainne Moran (Connacht), Robyn O'Connor (Leinster), Tara O'Neill (Ulster), Ellie O Sullivan Sexton (Leinster), Hannah Scanlon (Leinster)
Irish Examiner
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Keith Wood's son Tom among five new Munster academy recruits
Munster have announced that there will be five new additions to their academy squad for the 2025/26 season. The new recruits are Emmet Calvey, Conor Kennelly, Oisín Minogue, Eoghan Smyth and Tom Wood. Academy products Fionn Gibbons, Shay McCarthy, Evan O'Connell, Ruadhán Quinn and Kieran Ryan have been promoted to the senior squad for the upcoming season. Former Cork underage hurler Ben O'Connor will spend one more year in the academy before moving up to the senior squad ahead of the 2026/27 season. Prop Darragh McSweeney has had his time in the academy extended to a third season due to his development being hampered by injury. Out-half Wood is the son of Munster great and former Ireland captain Keith Wood. His brother, Gordon, is also an academy squad member. The 19-year-old, who went to St Munchin's, made three appearances for the Ireland U20s this year. Minogue is the son of former Ireland international Rosie Foley and the nephew of Munster legend and former head coach Anthony Foley. The 19-year-old flanker, another St Munchin's man, also played for the Ireland U20s in this year's Six Nations. 20-year-old prop Calvey is a Clare native who played schools rugby with Ardscoil Rís. The Ireland U20 international lined out for the Munster development team in 2023, and the Munster A side during the 2024/25 season. Highfield second row Kennelly went to CBC. The 19-year-old made three appearances for the Ireland U20s in the 2025 Six Nations. Cork Con centre Smyth, who went to Midleton College, played in all five of Ireland's U20 Six Nations games this year. 2025/26 Munster Rugby Academy Squad Year 3: George Hadden, Dylan Hicks, Darragh McSweeney, Ben O'Connor, Max Clein, Ronan Foxe. Year 2: Jake O'Riordan, Gene O'Leary Kareem, Michael Foy, Danny Sheahan, Seán Edogbo, Luke Murphy, Gordon Wood. Year 1: Emmet Calvey, Conor Kennelly, Oisín Minogue, Eoghan Smyth, Tom Wood.
